Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
So-called "Bombe" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5016. Made in the 1950s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated and shaped lugs.D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "feuille" hands.M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |